Silver Slipper Casino hosting job fair Wednesday
The Silver Slipper Casino will be hosting a job fair this Wednesday. The fair will be held on property underneath the hotel, running from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The…
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Secretary of State Michael Watson making announcement Tuesday
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson will be on the Coast Tuesday to make an announcement on his political future. The Jackson County native will hold two campaign…
Legislation impacting the Gulf Coast
The Mississippi Legislature addressed an array of issues during this year’s legislative session, including matters directly impacting the Mississippi Coast. On that list are projects approved through the Gulf Coast Restoration…
Memorial Hospital discusses NICU safety plan
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Leaders in healthcare and child protection came together to strengthen safety for newborns. Memorial Hospital of Gulfport hosted a discussion centered on improving safety within its neonatal intensive…
Mississippi Sound Coalition announces new science-based recommendations
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Board of Supervisors heard from the Mississippi Sound Coalition as they announced their peer-reviewed studies designed to guide better management of the Bonnet Carre…
Annual Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair returns to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking for a job right now, the annual Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair returns to the Biloxi Civic…
100 Men Hall kicking off Blues Brunch event
The 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis is kicking off their Blues Brunch this Sunday. These brunches happening every second Sunday of the month until August. Joining…
One injured in shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-Gautier police are currently investigating a shooting. Authorities say at least one person was injured and taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The shooting happened on Kingfisher…
Traffic stop in Pearl River County leads to drug arrest
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On the evening of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, deputies with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department made a drug-related arrest following a routine traffic stop. At approximately 7:15 p.m., a patrol deputy initiated a stop…
Southern Mississippians celebrate Easter Sunday
Many South Mississippians made their way to church Sunday to mark the Easter commemoration. Churches across all Christian denominations held multiple services as people celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For…
Ocean Springs Fire Department celebrates Easter with family
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The crews with the Ocean Springs Fire Department were able to enjoy Easter fun with their families. The department operates 24 hours a day,…
Woman arrested on sexual battery of a child charge in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman is behind bars in Ocean Springs on child sex crime charges. Twenty-year-old Alexis George was arrested and charged with sexual battery of a child. This arrest stems from an ongoing investigation where a 15-year-old…
Two men arrested in Biloxi after attacking man who allegedly killed puppy
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Biloxi men are behind bars for assaulting a person who apparently stomped a puppy to death. Biloxi Police say Matthew Bolton and Austin Delano are charged with aggravated assault in this case. Investigators say the death…
City of Gautier hosting Ward 4 listening session
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier announces their next listening session, this time geared towards Ward 4. City Manager Carlos Moulds will be meeting with residents to…
Picayune Police Department rolls out special cruiser for Autism Awareness Month
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- April is Autism Awareness Month, the Picayune Police Department shared pictures of their special cruiser. The department says it is a time…
Mississippi Sound Coalition to unveil study findings at supervisors meeting
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Sound police proposals and studies will be presented to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors Monday morning. Scientists with the Northern…
Ocean Springs High Hope Squad receives grant
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs High School Hope Squad has been working hard to be a mental health support group, reaching more than 2,000 students in total.…
MGCCC and USM partner to expand degree pathways
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi are teaming up to offer more degree pathways at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach. The…
Home of Grace opens women’s fitness center
Home of Grace Women’s Campus hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of its new state of the art fitness center. The addition is part of a broader…
Ingalls launches future USS George M. Neal
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding successfully launched the future guided missile destroyer George M. Neal on Wednesday. It’s the fourth flight three Arleigh burke class destroyer to be built…
Dredging operations set to begin in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A head’s up for boaters in Pascagoula, dredging operations near the Pascagoula Harbor are set to begin soon. The Army Corps of Engineers say that work…
‘Operation Safe Streets’ kicks off in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point is launching a new collaborative effort between the city’s police and parks and rec departments called ‘Operation Safe Streets.’ City leaders say…
MS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks proposing wild turkey habitat project
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is rolling out new projects to improve conditions for turkey habitats. The state is proposing more…
Humane Society of South Mississippi spotlighting ‘Project Dogs’
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- For the entire month of April, the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be featuring their special Project Dogs. Thanks to a donation by…